Quick Kitchen Sauce

A rich, creamy, all-purpose sauce that comes together in minutes

This velvety, garlicky Parmesan sauce is the ultimate quick-fix for pastas, roasted vegetables, chicken, or even a cozy dipping sauce for crusty bread. It’s built on everyday ingredients and brings big flavor with minimal effort.

Total Time: 15–20 minutes
Yield: ~2½ cups

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 8 oz freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Sauté Aromatics:
   In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
2. Build the Roux:
   Sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously until fully incorporated. Let it cook for 1 more minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
3. Add Broth:
   Slowly pour in the vegetable broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken.
4. Finish with Cream & Cheese:
   Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Reduce heat to low and whisk until the sauce is smooth and silky.
5. Adjust & Serve:
   Let the sauce simmer gently until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust with more salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

• For the smoothest sauce, use freshly shredded Parmesan—it melts more evenly than pre-grated.
• Have all ingredients prepped and measured before starting to keep things moving smoothly.
• Want a thinner sauce? Add a splash of broth or cream at the end.
• Sauce thickens further as it cools—reheat gently with a splash of cream or milk if needed.

Quick Kitchen Sauce

• Author: baking
• Total Time: 15–20 minutes
• Yield: 2½ cups 1x

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Description

This velvety, garlicky Parmesan sauce is the ultimate quick-fix for pastas, roasted vegetables, chicken, or even a cozy dipping sauce for crusty bread. It’s built on everyday ingredients and brings big flavor with minimal effort.

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Ingredients

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• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced

• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend

• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• ¾ cup heavy cream

• 8 oz freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

• Kosher salt, to taste

• Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

• Sauté Aromatics:
  In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.

• Build the Roux:
  Sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously until fully incorporated. Let it cook for 1 more minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.

• Add Broth:
  Slowly pour in the vegetable broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken.

• Finish with Cream & Cheese:
  Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Reduce heat to low and whisk until the sauce is smooth and silky.

 

• Adjust & Serve:
  Let the sauce simmer gently until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust with more salt and pepper as needed.

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Notes

• For the smoothest sauce, use freshly shredded Parmesan—it melts more evenly than pre-grated.

• Have all ingredients prepped and measured before starting to keep things moving smoothly.

• Want a thinner sauce? Add a splash of broth or cream at the end.

 

• Sauce thickens further as it cools—reheat gently with a splash of cream or milk if needed.